Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Nothing Ear (3)
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro earbuds receive strong praise for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the crisp highs and deep bass, along with a comfortable design suitable for long wear. Improvements over the previous model include better call clarity and ANC. However, some users note that the microphone performance during calls is only decent, and occasional connectivity issues may arise after extended use.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Improved call clarity over previous model
Cons
- Microphone only decent for calls
- Occasional connectivity issues after 3-4 hours
Nothing Ear (3)
The Nothing Ear (3) earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, effective 45dB active noise cancellation, and stylish transparent design. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid battery life, and convenient features like dual connect and pinch controls. However, a few concerns include microphone failure after a few months for one user, and another notes that while good, the earbuds don't quite live up to the hype from YouTube reviews, with mid-level noise cancellation. Overall, they are seen as excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective 45dB active noise cancellation
- Stylish transparent design
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Microphone failure after a few months
- Noise cancellation is only mid-level
- Battery life with ANC around 5.5 hours
- Does not fully live up to YouTube hype
- Case larger than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 14 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 15.300000190734863 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | Bluetooth | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Mins = 4H | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 56 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.